It was the engagement heard ‘round the world — and food brands are hopping on the betrothal bandwagon by discounting their wares. On Aug. 26, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced they are engaged to be married, and Swifties around the globe have fully leaned in to the joy of the moment. Among those Swifties …
Sawyer Hemsley, co-founder and chief branding officer of Crumbl Cookies, came out as gay after social media users spread viral rumors about his sexuality. “Over the past little while, there have been people online trying to define me, twist things, and share conversations in ways that feel harmful. Instead of letting others write my story, …
A man’s fishy reaction to his Caesar salad at a restaurant has people on the internet giving him major side-eye. On Aug. 15, TikTok user Tiffany Watkins posted a video of her husband Rick (who declined to share his last name) sending back a Caesar salad that was decidedly not to his liking at a …
Krispy Kreme is celebrating Labor Day weekend with three days of discounted doughnuts. From Friday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Sept. 1, customers who buy a dozen doughnuts can get an Original Glazed dozen for only $2. And you can still get the doughnut chain’s Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection this weekend. …
After reverting to its former logo following a backlash, Cracker Barrel has also now removed or altered pages on its website involving the LGBTQ+ community and diversity, equity and inclusion groups. The restaurant chain removed a “Pride” page from its website, as well as references on its “Culture & Belonging” page to employee-led organizations cultivating …
A 22-ounce can of Arizona iced tea has been 99 cents since the company was founded in 1992. Amid global trade wars, tariffs and sticker shock for consumers, Arizona Beverages’ chairman and co-founder Don Vultaggio is committed to keeping that sweet deal, he tells TODAY’s Savannah Sellers in a new interview airing on TODAY Aug. …
Amid a troubling economic landscape for many restaurants, Bravo Brio Restaurants, LLC is taking steps to safeguard its future. The company, which owns Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 18 in an effort to “improve its financial position as it brings on a new investor,” per a press …
Cracker Barrel is saying bye-bye to the barrel — at least, in the logo — and many customers aren’t happy about it. On Aug. 19, in an annoucement about its fall menu, the country-themed chain debuted a new logo. And for the first time in 48 years, its logo is text-only. Cracker Barrel opened in …
“Hey y’all, it’s Bedtime Snacktime,” says Donna Clements, 66, in a recent TikTok video. She’s in her kitchen, wearing polka-dotted pajamas with a bowl in front of her. “If you’re new here. I’m a recent widow, about five months.” She explains that right before bed is the hardest time of day for her because she …
Fast-food chains have been increasing their prices in recent years, causing many consumers to take their business elsewhere. Now, McDonald’s is hoping to lure them back with its latest promotion. Earlier this week, the restaurant chain unveiled plans to lower the cost of its combo meals. As first reported by the Wall Street Journal, the …